Antelope Jackrabbit vs Desert Cottontail
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Antelope Jackrabbit
0.58 m
Human
1.75 m
Desert Cottontail
0.15 m
| Antelope Jackrabbit | Desert Cottontail | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2–3 kg | 0.6–1.3 kg |
| Length | 48–58 cm | 33–42 cm |
| Height | – | 12–15 cm |
| Top Speed | 64 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–5 yrs | 1–2 yrs |
| Gestation | 42 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 1–4 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Desert, Savanna | Desert, Grassland, Rocky Cliffs, Woodland |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Leporidae | Leporidae |
| Order | Lagomorpha | Lagomorpha |